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Belly Fat And Ovarian Cancer

Posted Thu, 2011/12/01 - 00:33 by Fred Lee

Cancer

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Having excessive belly fat can lead to numerous chronic health problems, including the development of ovarian cancer in women.

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Aspirin Reduces Risk for Hereditary Cancer

Posted Tue, 2011/11/08 - 02:12 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Cancer

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Regular intake of aspirin may help to reduce the incidence of hereditary cancer, especially in the colon and bowel.

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Being Bilingual May Protect Your Brain

Posted Wed, 2011/10/05 - 02:34 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Mind and body, Conditions & Diseases

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Speaking another language may help protect your brain from the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease later in life.

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What Is Abnormal Blood Pressure?

Posted Fri, 2011/03/18 - 01:42 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases, Tests & Procedures

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New research suggests that current guidelines on what constitutes abnormal blood pressure may be too strict.

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Alzheimer’s Is Commonly Misdiagnosed

Posted Wed, 2011/03/02 - 22:09 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases, Drugs & Treatments

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People who are typically diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementia may actually be suffering from other types of problems, according to a new study.

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Turmeric Helps Protect Against Damage From Strokes

Posted Wed, 2011/02/16 - 21:36 by Fred Lee

Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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A new compound derived from turmeric has been found to be effective in treating strokes in animal models.

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Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment: 6 Months Later

Posted Wed, 2011/02/16 - 05:23 by Kyla Puklus

The India Story, Lyme Disease

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It's been six months since my last embryonic stem cell injection, and I've noticed some improvements with my immune system.

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The Importance Of Properly Diagnosing Lyme Disease Related Arthritis

Posted Thu, 2011/02/10 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Lyme Disease, Patient Care

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Proper treatment and prevention of Lyme disease related arthritis depends on the proper diagnosis.

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Weed Extract Effective In Treating Skin Cancer

Posted Sat, 2011/02/05 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Drugs & Treatments, Cancer

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Sap from a common weed has been shown to help reduce and even eliminate some forms of non-melanoma skin cancer.

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A Shift In The Way To Treat Eating Disorders

Posted Wed, 2011/01/19 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Mind and body, Drugs & Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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Exercise may seem counter-intuitive as a way to treat eating disorders, but doctors now believe that it may be helpful for both treatment and prevention.

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